In a society where class, connection and prestigious family background ruled, there was a big distinction between the rich and the poor.
While the wealthy were highly celebrated, the poor and less privileged were humbled and sometimes trampled underfoot.
The rich only mingled with their class while the poor and wretched stayed and socialized at the bottom, where they belong.
It was rare to see a poor individual come into the gathering of the elite without being shredded or sidelined.
Even when some lucky poor individuals got the opportunity to associate with the rich, it was expected of them to recognize their place and keep their mouths shut.
However, in the case of Stella, who wasn't just poor, but a farm girl with no educational, family, or social background, this rule seemed not to apply to her.
Sonia expected Stella to bow her head in shame and only reply when permitted or apologize when called out.
